Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
Old Mutual Fails To Pay Out Claims
There were thousands of tweets by people on X about Old Mutual, accusing them of questionable practices. It all started when one lady alleged that Old Mutual was in contempt of court by withholding funds.
#FirstThingFirst - The Democratic Alliance (DA) Has Written Letter USA And Other Several Countries
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the United States (US) and several other countries, including the European Union (UN), appealing for them to help provide resources for independent domestic observers ahead of the 29 May polls.
#SingItBack
Today's theme is song writers turned singers
Business Update - Soweto’s Property Market Sees A Boom, Say Experts
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Sanlam’s financial results and its bold targets to reach 50 million clients. They also spoke about Soweto’s property market seeing a boom, according to experts.
Movies And TV Series That Have Gone For Too Long
Earlier this week, Will Smith celebrated him and Martin Lawrence wrapping up the filming of ‘Bad Boys 4’. Mpho Maboi debated this move with Sizwe Dhlomo, as she doesn’t think it’s a good idea. The two invited listeners to share whose side they are on and tell them if they’ll…
#FirstThingFirst - Matshela Koko’s UCT Lecture Invites Controversy
The University of Cape Town (UCT) acting vice-chancellor Professor Daya Reddy has denied that former Eskom boss Matshela Koko was invited to lecture students on ethics and professionalism. The team discussed the controversy surrounding Koko’s invitation by the institution to assist final-year engineering students that had been assigned with writing…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs about walking or going
Business Update - An Update On Aviation Activity In SA
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update on aviation activity in South Africa, focusing on SAA and FlySafair. They also spoke about Egypt’s economic woes, which is impacting its currency and lending rates.
Political Parties Scramble For 50 000 Signatures To Get On The Ballot
Mmusi Maimane’s Build One South Africa (BOSA) has a press briefing scheduled for this morning, outside the IEC offices in Pretoria. Ahead of this event, Sizwe Dhlomo invited Dumisani Tembe, Leadership & Organisational Development Specialist, to share insights on the struggle for political parties to meet the signature threshold for…
#FirstThingFirst - EFF In A PR Storm Over Parliamentarian Apologies
EFF leader Julius Malema posted on X last night in response to the outrage resulting from Naledi Chirwa’s apology letter for not attending parliament session during Budget Speech last month. The team deliberated on Malema’s utterances and asked listeners if they agree with him or not. They also asked, “is…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is R&B/Hip Hop Collaborations
Business Update - Shoprite Continues To Dominate As Largest Retailer In SA
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Shoprite’s continued dominance as the largest retailer in South Africa, following the release of its results yesterday. They also spoke about South Africa side-stepping a recession in the fourth quarter GDP of 2023.
Do You Prioritize Price Or Patriotism When Buying Goods?
The Sowetan reports on its front page this morning that four people, three of them tuck shop owners have been gunned down in Ratanda township in Heidelberg over the past month. Most of these cases involve foreign nationals as alleged perpetrators. Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka spoke about entrepreneurship, particularly…
#FirstThingFirst - Final Word On E-Tolls
Gauteng MEC for Finance Jacob Mamabolo said in his budget speech yesterday that the province has approached financial institutions to borrow the necessary money needed to pay off the e-toll debt – while taking on over R4 billion worth of maintenance backlogs. The team discussed his reiteration of what Gauteng…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists from groups to solo
Business Update - RCL Foods Unbundles Rainbow Chicken
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss RCL Foods’ unbundling of Rainbow Chicken and plans to list the subsidiary on the JSE. They also spoke about Competition Commission’s digital media inquiry in attempts to enhance competition and fair game in the production of online content.
Biden Relaxes Sanctions Against Zimbabwe
American President Joe Biden has announced an end of the superpower’s blanket sanctions regime on Zimbabwe. On the other hand, he has tightened restrictions on President Mnangagwa and other Zimbabwean leaders over ‘corruption, serious human rights abuses.’ Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka discussed these developments and asked listeners, “does the…
#FirstThingFirst - Pressure Mounts On Mapisa-Nqakula To Vacate Her Seat Amid Corruption Allegations
The pressure continues to mount on National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to vacate her seat as Head of the Legislature in the wake of corruption allegations against her. EFF and DA are the latest opposition parties who have called for Speaker to be removed. If speaker does get removed, would…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is break up songs
Business Update - Zimbabwe’s Inflation At 6-month High
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update on aviation safety and market conditions in Africa. They also spoke about Zimbabwe’s continuing struggle with inflation, which sits at a 6-month high.